Sunday 7 February 2010

BEADMAKING WORKSHOPS AT CADENZA GLASS BEADS, DUN LAOGHAIRE

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GLASS BEAD WEEKEND WORKSHOP, E.O.M. STUDIOS

Learn to make glass beads at the E.O.M studios in Mulranny, Co Mayo on a 2-day weekend workshop which will take place from 10am to 4pm on 9 to 11 April 2010. Residential and non-residential places available. Make glass beads with a torch by preparing the mandrels around which the molten glass is wound and shaping the glass for round, tabular, barrel or bi-cone beads, pull stringers (thin rods for decorating) to make dots and lines, which can be manipulated into all kinds of patterns and designs on the surface of your bead.

For more information and bookings please visit:
W: http://bit.ly/makingbeads

FUTURE MAKERS AWARD 2010: CALL

Visit the Future Makers website for details of awards for craft students and recent craft graduates. Run by the Crafts Council of Ireland, it's a great opportunity to receive funding for exhibition preparation, research, trips to international events and more.

W: http://www.futuremakers.ie/about-2/

DESIGN A JUMP FOR THE RDS

The Royal Dublin Society Equestrian Committee and Committee of Arts have come together to launch an open call for submissions for the design of a feature jump for the 2010 Dublin Horse Show. This jump may be featured in the RDS Main Arena during International competitions such as the Nations’ Cup for the Aga Khan trophy, International Grand Prix and various other International competitions. The winning design will also receive a prize of €500 and a feature in the RDS International Programme for the 2010 Dublin Horse Show.

This is a unique opportunity for artists and craft people in Ireland to showcase their designs and skills at one of Ireland’s biggest sporting and cultural events. The feature jump should incorporate some aspect of Irish life, culture, landscape or other related theme.

The deadline for submissions in March, 22, 2010. A full brief with details and requirements is available online:
W: www.rds.ie/arts

SCULPTURE IN CONTEXT 2010: CALL AND TIMELINE

Sculpture in Context Annual Open Exhibition 2010 will be held at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. The exhibition will run from 2nd September to 15th October 2010. The Botanic Gardens offers a unique and challenging platform for artists to respond to a specific location.

Entry Forms and conditions of entry are now available and can be printed from the website at www.sculptureincontext.com underSculptors’ Information

A site visit is scheduled for Saturday 27th February 2010 at the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin 9. We will meet inside the main gate at 11.00am. If you cannot attend the site visit you can visit the National Botanic Gardens at any time, admission is free.
Proposals [Typed A4] with entry forms and appropriate fee should reach Sculpture in Context, PO Box 10054, Dublin 16, on or before 16th April 2010.

Details of the Sculpture in Context awards will be posted on the website shortly.
If you have any enquiries please telephone Ana at 087 6258258, or Beatrice at 086 8942851 or see the Sculpture in Context website at www.sculptureincontext.com.

Please note any enquiries regarding the exhibition and/or siting should be directed to Sculpture in Context Committee members, and not to the National Botanic Gardens staff.

We look forward to seeing you at the site visit.

Ana Duncan
www.sculptureincontext.com

Proposed Schedule for 2010
Site Meeting
11am, Saturday 27th February 2010, at the National Botanic Gardens
Submission of Proposals
Final Day for receipt of proposals is Friday 16th April 2010.
Entry forms should be posted to:
Sculpture in Context, PO Box 10054, Dublin 16.
Siting of Works will take place on these two days only
26th August 2010 (Thursday) between 9.30am and 4pm, or
28th August 2010 (Saturday) between 10am and 4pm.

Installation of Large Works
26th August 2010 (Thursday) between 9.30am and 4pm. Large works can be installed only on this day. Please arrive before 11am if assistance or lifting equipment is required.
Exhibition Dates
2nd September to 15th October 2010
Removal of Works
16th October 2010 (Saturday) between 10am and 4pm, or
18th October 2010 (Monday) between 9.30am and 4pm.

Removal of Large Works
18th October 2010 (Monday) between 9.30am and 4pm. Large works can be removed only on this day. Please arrive before 11am if assistance or lifting equipment is required.

STAINED GLASS SHORT COURSES EASTER & SUMMER 2010 AT CENTRAL ST MARTINS

Glass, Paint, Light, Tutor:Ruth Adams
6/04/2010 – 9/04/2010,
10am-5pm, (4 days)
Fee: 455

Stained Glass by Kathy Shaw 2009
2/08/2010 -8/08/2010,
10am -4pm (5 days)
Fee: 475

Design & Make Stained Glass – Tutor : Kathy Shaw
12/04/2010 – 16/04/10,
10am-4pm (5 days)
Fee: 475

9/08/2010 – 13/08/10,
10am-4pm (5 days)
Fee: 475

P: Central St Martins,
Southampton Row
London WC1
T: 020 7514 7022
W: www.csm.arts.ac.uk

MILL COVE SCULPTURE GARDEN: CALL

Call for Submissions for Outdoor Sculpture + smaller work for exhibition at the galleries
Submissions close on 19th March

Mill Cove Gallery is celebrating its 10th Anniversary and extending the Sculpture Gardens which open on the 4th April 2010. If you wish to exhibit work at the gardens and gallery please complete the form from the website and submit with images of your work

P: Mill Cove House, Castletownbere, County Cork
T: 027 70393 087 2436502
E: millcove@iol.ie
W: http://www.millcovegallery.com/

NORTHLANDS CREATIVE GLASS MASTERCLASSES 2010: INFO NOW ONLINE

Visit the Northlands website to find out what masterclasses are available this summer. Spaces are already filling, so book early.

W: www.northlandsglass.com

CONSTGLASS SYMPOSIUM

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